Yes, Indian citizens need a valid visa to visit Japan, whether for tourism, business, or social purposes. You must obtain a visa before travelling. It’s a good idea to apply well in advance to ensure sufficient processing time for the visa before your trip.

No, Japan does not offer a visa-on-arrival facility for Indians. Therefore, planning and applying in advance is crucial to ensure you have all the required documentation ready for your trip.

Your issued visa may still be valid, depending on the validity period of your Japan visa. You can check the validity period on the visa where it says “date of expiry”.

If your new travel dates fall before the “date of expiry” date, you can visit Japan using this visa. However, if the new travel dates are outside the validity period, you will need to apply for a new visa.

Yes, you can apply for an extension if you are in Japan on a Student visa, Work visa, or any other type of long-term visa and want to stay past its expiry date. You have to apply for a Visa Extension at a local Immigration Office.